Month: April 2023

India jumps 6 places to Rank 38 in World Bank’s Logistics Performance Index 2023

Vijay Raman

India improves in the logistics ranking of the World Bank by jumping 6 places to Rank 38 out of 139 countries in the 7th edition of Logistics Performance Index (LPI 2023). India has been taking numerous initiatives since 2015 under the visionary leadership of the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to improve its logistics efficiency. The World Bank has acknowledged India’s efforts towards increasing logistics efficiency. On 4 out of 6 LPI indicators India has seen remarkable improvement on the back of various initiatives being implemented over the past few…

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Cabinet decisions approving medical devices policy, setting up 157 govt nursing colleges

Vijay Raman

In a significant move towards strengthening nursing workforce in the country, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved establishment of 157 new nursing colleges in co-location with the existing medical colleges established since 2014. The step will add approximately 15,700 nursing graduates every year. This will further ensure quality, affordable, and equitable nursing education in India, particularly in underserved districts and States/Union Territories.  The total financial implication will be Rs.1,570 crore.   The initiative aims to address the geographical and rural-urban…

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Northeast Gas Grid project with construction of 24-inch diameter natural gas pipeline through HDD method under Brahmaputra River

Vijay Raman

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has hailed  the major milestone in Northeast Gas Grid project with construction of 24-inch diameter natural gas pipeline through HDD method under Brahmaputra River.   Sharing a tweet by Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas about setting a record for the longest hydrocarbon pipeline river crossing in Asia & the second-longest in the world, the Prime Minister tweeted:   “Exemplary!”   Source  

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RPF rescued 604 persons from the clutches of traffickers and arrested 207 traffickers during 2022-23

Vijay Raman

Railway Protection Force (RPF) of Indian Railways is committed to take continuous preventive measures to protect and safeguard railway passengers, passenger area and railway property. RPF is entrusted with the responsibility of security of railway property, passenger area and passengers. The force has been working round the clock for providing safe, secure and comfortable travel experience to the passengers. It helps Indian Railways in providing safe freight transport service to its customers. RPF has ably discharged the responsibility of protection of huge assets of railways spread far and wide across…

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HMS Industrial Networks AB, Network connectivity solved in Automated Container Ports

Vijay Raman

When BTG needed their IRM400 range of positioning measurement systems to send real-time data over different industrial networks, they found Anybus from HMS Networks. And that was the beginning of a beautiful friendship. The drive to increase the efficiency of international shipping relies on high-performance cranes to transfer containerized cargo quickly and safely from ship to shore. BTG specializes in developing, producing, and installing positioning measurement systems for automated container ports. Much of the company's work is based on providing sensors to enable cranes to move cargo from ships to…

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Invest in Our Planet: Škoda Auto Volkswagen India generates 3800+ pledges in line with the theme of Earth Day 2023

Vijay Raman

The leadership team drives sustainability focus and reaffirms commitment to achieve Carbon neutrality by 2050   On Earth Day 2023, Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited (SAVWIPL) generated over 3800+ pledges for environmental sustainability, in a special event that was attended by officials from MOEFCC (Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change), Management team from CII-CESD (CII Centre of Excellence on Sustainable Development), dealer fraternity, supplier chain partners, along with Group employees. Reiterating its commitment to promoting sustainable practices and reducing its carbon footprint, the company also reaffirmed its objective…

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Esha Deol Inaugurates Sundari Silks’ New Flagship Store in Mumbai, Celebrating Indian Textile Heritage

Vijay Raman

Chennai's cherished brand, Sundari Silks, celebrated the grand opening of their new flagship store in Vile Parle, Mumbai, in the presence of Bollywood actress Esha Deol. The actress, looking stunning in a pink Kanjivaram saree from Sundari Silks, cut the ribbon, marking the beginning of a new chapter for the renowned South Indian brand. The new Sundari Silks store in Vile Parle offers a more expansive and immersive shopping experience to its customers. The standalone showroom, with its warm Chettinad welcome and ambiance reflecting Indian heritage, is a testament to…

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RÖSBERG Engineering GmbH, Plant Documentation 4.0 – an essential enabler for Industry 4.0

Vijay Raman

Specialist articles on Industry 4.0 generally emphasize the aspect of technical feasibility of the consistent, intelligent networking of machines, processes and personnel: What gateways, protocols and platforms will be needed to interlink machines from different manufacturers? What legal requirements have to be observed? How can security be designed to avoid hacker attacks? However, one aspect that is often overlooked is this: Digitalized plants and processes can only be reliably administered if documentation is available that reflects the current status of the production plants. In many places reality is still far…

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The National Tele Mental Health Programme of India crosses a significant milestone

Vijay Raman

In a significant achievement towards providing quality mental healthcare for all across the country, Tele Mental Health Assistance and Networking Across States (Tele-MANAS) helpline of the Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has reached a milestone by receiving over 100,000 calls since its launch in October 2022.   The National Tele Mental Health Programme of India was inaugurated on the occasion of the World Mental Health Day on 10th October 2022. Since its inception, the service has aimed to create a digital mental health ecosystem that has provided a…

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National Technology Centre for Ports Waterways and Coasts inaugurated at Chennai

Vijay Raman

Union Minister of PSW & AYUSH Sarbanadha Sonowal Inaugurated the National Technology Centre for Ports, Waterways and Coasts (NTCPWC) – IIT, Madras Discovery Campus today, the 24th of April, 2023 at Chennai. During his address, the Minister stated that Tamil Nadu and its highly industrious, skilled, sincere and dedicated people have made this State the second-largest economy in the country. He said, it is today the number one State in the Country with the highest number of factories and industrial workers. It is the 2nd largest contributor to India’s GDP…

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